AP Literature Terms - C Flashcards
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7422189678 | cacophony | Grating, inharmonious sounds | 0 | |
7422192836 | caesura | A pause somewhere in the middle of a verse, often (but not always) marked by punctuation; used for a breath and oral poetry | 1 | |
7422203501 | canon | The works considered important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied | 2 | |
7422208252 | caricature | A picture, description, or imitation of a person or thing in which certain striking characteristics or exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect | 3 | |
7422217371 | carpe diem | "Seize the day"; enjoy life while you can, a common theme in literature | 4 | |
7422221120 | carthasis | A cleansing of the spirit brought about by a dramatic tragedy in a characters life | 5 | |
7422231782 | classic | A highly regarded work of literature that haswith stood the test of time | 6 | |
7422235745 | Classicism | Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality, objectivity, simplicity, and restraint | 7 | |
7422242977 | climax | The high point, or turning point, of a story or play | 8 | |
7422246647 | Coming-of-age story | A tale in which a young protagonist experiences an introduction to adulthood. The character may develop understanding via disillusionment, education, doses of reality, or any other experiences that alter his or her emotional or intellectual maturity | 9 | |
7422253937 | conceit | A witty or ingenious thought or metaphor; a diverting or highly fanciful idea, often stated in figurative language | 10 | |
7422260192 | connotation | The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase | 11 | |
7422263131 | consonance | The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a line of poetry; ex. "While you were naPPing, we were raPPing" | 12 | |
7422273231 | couplet | A pair of rhyming lines in a poem | 13 |